Uzumasa Limelight (2014)

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Uzumasa Limelight tells the poignant story of Kamiyama, portrayed by Seizo Fukumoto, a dedicated professional extra who has spent 50 years mastering the art of the kirareyaku. Working at Kyoto's Uzumasa Studios, Kamiyama lives to be cut down on screen, creating beautiful, spectacular deaths in traditional chanbara swordfighting movies. Despite his modest life, he has earned immense respect from his peers, including movie stars like Hiroki Matsukata. However, his world is turned upside down when the studio decides to discontinue its chanbara productions, leaving the aging actor at a loss. Hope arrives in the form of Satsuki, played by Chihiro Yamamoto, a passionate young girl who soon becomes Kamiyama's disciple. Together, they strive to keep this classic performance style alive. Will the beautiful art of dying by the sword live on? This moving drama celebrates the passion, dedication, and unsung heroes of cinema.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Action; Drama